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When you want to replace the shingle roof on your home, you have to consider the cost factors and decide on choosing the appropriate materials and services that will match with your budget. The cost of replacing the shingle roof primarily depends on the area of the roof.

To begin with, you will have to understand the general terminology used by roofers. They calculate the area in terms of roofing square which is equivalent to 100 square feet. In general, a 10 by 10 foot area is called a roofing square. They will give the quote for the installation per roofing square. Going by this factor, if you own a house of 500 square feet, you will have to get the quote for 5 squares.

The general average for the shingle roof is in the range of 6 to 10 dollars per square feet and this will amount to a minimum of 3000$ for the replacement. On the higher end, it can easily cross over 8000$ depending on the type of material used for the roofs.

Factors that Determine the Cost of a Roof Replacement

The size of the roof is the ultimate factor when it comes to the cost of the roof replacement.

Amount of damage to the old roof also matters a lot as they have to remove the debris from the roof.

Quality of shingle roof you choose also matters a lot when it comes to the final cost.

Labor cost for the replacement of roofs.

Minimum cost of labor

Whatever the size of the roof, you will have to spend a minimum amount of money on the labor work. There is no way to avoid this other than doing it yourself. However, you will have many advantages as they are professionals and they will do a far better job than what you can do on your roof. In this regard, the general average cost of labor for an average sized home comes in the range of 2000$ to 5000$ depending on the amount of work to be done at the site.

Cost of a Shingle Roof

The average cost for shingle roof is in the range of 100$ per square and you will spend up to 2000$ on an average sized home. The cost goes higher depending on where you buy the products and the brand you choose for your home.

Considering all these factors, you will spend anywhere between 5000$ to 20000$ for the roof replacement depending on the total area of your home. You will also have to consider the cost of labor in your region and pay them according to the standard rate. It is always a good idea to get the quote from multiple roofers so that you will get a fair idea about the estimated cost of replacement. Once you are clear with the concept, you can go ahead and choose the best service provider for your roof replacement task.

To have an own house is a dream of every earning member of the family. A home is a place where all the members of the family will converge and share their thoughts and ideas. It is the place where many of the future events are planned and the future of the kids in the house takes shape. It is hard to imagine not having a home and not spending some valuable time every day with the family members. A home is considered to be a place of refuge, a place of safety, security, and comfort. Having a roof over one’s head is the dream of everyone. The following are some of the factors that you should give due consideration to in order to build the home that you want.

Cost of building a home

The first and foremost thing that you should consider is to know the cost that you need to shell out to build your dream home. Having a pre-fixed budget in mind will ease the matters for you. You should have a sense of what the labor costs are and what the cost of the materials would be. An experienced and reliable home building contractor will be able to guide you in choosing the right kind of materials and construction techniques to build the house within a fixed budget. If you have huge amounts of money to spare, then you can make use of the high-quality construction materials.

Location of the house

It is very important to have an eye on where you want to build the house. Location of the house might be of great importance if you have school going children and working members in the family. The location of the house needs to be fixed in consultation with the family members. Some might prefer to have their new home by the beach, some might prefer it in the heart of the city and some might want to have a home in a field or the countryside. But, it is important to note that all locations cannot be used to build homes. There might be land that has poor water drainage or lands that have very loose soil. Hence, before fixing a location, it is advisable to seek the help of engineers and location experts to find if the place is ideal for home construction.

Invest in good home construction companies

It is important to get in touch with a reliable and experienced home construction company to build your home according to your needs and specifications. They will help you out in finding the ideal location to construct your home and will also ensure that the home is built within your pre-fixed budget. A full-fledged construction company will have the construction workers, engineers, architects, site supervisors and interior designers build the dream home that you want to own. They will be ready to accept your inputs and ideas and also discuss with you during every stage of the home construction so that an ideal home is built that will last a lifetime.

Unexpected Costs

Don’t forget about all of fthe”unexpected” costs either. Pest control, lawn maintenance, landscaping, updates, etc. As you can see the list goes on and on. And when you’re a homeowner, the list truly never ends. Some people argue that renting offers true freedom, while building and owning a home could be considered a burden. To each is own, either way don’t be discouraged, push on, and build your dream.

Tito Ortez

Hi there I'm Tito! I'm a construction engineer by day and a blogger at night. I love watching the world grow just as much as I enjoy watching buildings grow. I hope you enjoy my blog. I feature other contractors from various fields who want to publish articles from time to time. Do you want to write for us?